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Throwback Thursday - Dave’s GC8 Featured on Modified Magazine

The Wheeldude Bugeye on 17×9 Flat Black Titans

The Wheeldude Bugeye on 17×9 Sports Bronze Titans

Grids and LC818’s Restocked

The New Rota Z Caps

Troy’s Audi S4 on Full Royal Silver Grids

Throwback Thursday - The Dude’s STI on 17×9 Hyper Black DPT’s

Austin’s Yellow 370z on 19×9.5/10.5 Grids in Flat Black

ON CLEARANCE - 19×9.5/10.5 Rota Grid in Flat Black

Robert’s Evo X on Sports Bronze Grids

Throwback Thursday - Dave’s GC8 Featured on Modified Magazine

Customer: Dave Mann
Car: 1998 Subaru Impreza
Wheels: 18×10 Rota SVN-R - Flat Black (5×100/114.3/E30/73)
Tires: Bridgestone RE-11 265/35/18

We all know how much work you have to put on a car to get a feature on Modified Magazine. Dave did just that back in 2010 with his monster GC8 rocking 18×10 SVN-R’s in Flat Black. Dave was one of the first people to run these aggressive wheels which were intended to turn like its on rails at the track. Dave’s GC also ran some spacers to push the wheels out to +5 offset in the front and +1 offset in the rear to fill out those massive custom installed Jun S13 Silvia fenders. This has to be one of the craziest cars to ever grace the pages of wheeldude.com!

Check out the full feature HERE.

Engine
2.0-liter EJ20 2001 JDM Version 7 WRX STI

Engine Modifications
Ultimate Racing GT3582R (0.82a/r) turbocharger, racing up-pipe, and 3″ downpipe; AUS spec turbo blanket, HKS turbo heat shield, TiAL 44mm wastegate, TurboXS FMIC, custom Regan Ritchie intercooler piping, modified/reversed intake manifold, Invidia G200 3″ after-cat exhaust, Deatschwerks 850cc fuel injectors, Walbro 255-lph fuel pump, Mishimoto radiator and slim fans; Element Tuning race air/oil seperator, Mocal race oil cooler, rear-mounted Braille 6-lb carbon-fiber battery

Engine Management
Autronic SM4 stand-alone ECU w/ antilag, A’PEXi AVC-R electronic boost controller

Suspension
Complete ‘01 Version 7 WRX STI suspension conversion (control arms, knuckles, hubs, subframes), Racecomp Engineering Tarmac II double-adjustable coilovers, Cusco adjustable camber plates (f/r), Whiteline 24mm rear sway bar

Wheels, Tires & Brakes
Rota 18×10″ SVN-R +30 wheels (25mm spacers front, 29mm spacers rear), Bridgestone 265/35R18 Potenza RE11 tires, Rays extended lug nuts, complete ‘01 Version 7 WRX STI brake conversion (hubs, rotors and calipers), Hawk HP+ brake pads, Goodridge SS brake lines

Drivetrain
‘01 JDM Version 7 WRX STI Spec-C 6-speed transmission, Suretrac LSDs (f/r), 20kg viscous center differential

Interior
Alsek Industries CARS-spec 8-point rollcage, Nardi Rallysport 330mm suede steering wheel, Momo quick release hub, Racetech RT-Pro 5 cam-lock harness, Sparco Circuit race seat, JDM WRX STI pedal set, Cobb Tuning double-adjustable short shifter, WC Lathewerks custom shift knob, custom carbon-fiber center switch panel, A’PEXi AVC-R monitor, Defi bf-series controller w/ boost, oil pressure, EGT, oil temp and water temp gauges; Aquamist dds3 flow gauge, ‘05 WRX STI gauge cluster conversion

Exterior
Seibon carbon-fiber hood and front lip; KLight 6,000K HID headlights, PIAA Ion Yellow corner lights, JDM Version 6 STI foglight covers, front grille, and rear spoiler; JUN S13 fender flares, Do-Luck side skirts, Limit Factory custom rear diffuser

Photo credits: Modified Magazine

The Wheeldude Bugeye on 17×9 Flat Black Titans

Owner: Wheeldude
Car: 2002 Subaru WRX
Wheels: 17×9 Rota Titan - Flat Black (5×100/e42/73)
Tires: 245/40/17
Suspension: JIC Coilovers

Two days ago, we posted up our Bugeye on Sports Bronze Titans. (Click HERE to see the previous feature.) Today we would like to show you the other side of the car, still rocking the Rota Titans but in Flat Black. These wheels fit great on the GD and they look pretty big for 17″ wheels. Let us know what you think!

The Wheeldude Bugeye on 17×9 Sports Bronze Titans

Owner: Wheeldude
Car: 2002 Subaru WRX
Wheels: 17×9 Rota Titan - Sports Bronze (5×100/e42/73)
Tires: 245/40/17
Suspension: JIC Coilovers

Just a couple of weeks ago, these wheels were on our shop FR-S. Since a lot of our followers wanted to see these wheels on a WRX, we wasted no time and threw it on our bugeye. The 17×9 Titans weigh in at only 17.8lbs each, which are pretty light for their size. This is the perfect wheel for those who are into autocross or for those who are trying to squeeze out every bit of performance in their cars.

Grids and LC818’s Restocked

We just got our latest shipment of Grids and LC818’s. We have something for everyone so don’t forget to check them out! These wheels are already IN STOCK and READY TO SHIP.

Lexus/Nissan/Hyundai Luxury

19×8.5/10 Linea Corse LC818 - Hyper Silver (5×114 +30+38)

19×8.5/10 Linea Corse LC818 - Satin Black (5×114 +30+38)

Subaru

18×8.5 Rota Grid - Flat Black (5×100/e44/73)

18×8.5 Rota Grid - Sports Bronze (5×100/e44/73)

18×8.5 Rota Grid - Hyper Black (5×114.3/e44/73)

18×9.5 Rota Grid - Chameleon (5×100/e38/73)

18×9.5 Rota Grid - Chameleon (5×114.3/e38/73)

18×9.5 Rota Grid - Deep Red (5×114.3/e38/73)

18×9.5 Rota Grid - Hyper Black (5×114.3/e38/73)

Evo

18×9.5 Rota Grid - Flat Black (5×114.3/e20/73)

VW/Audi

18×9.5 Rota Grid - Flat Black (5×112/e38/73)

18×9.5 Rota Grid - White (5×112/e38/73)

The New Rota Z Caps

Want to add a fresh new look to your current Rota wheels?

Check out our new Rota Z Caps to give your wheels a little facelift.

We have them in Deep Red, Flat Black, Hyper Black, Hyper Blue, Hyper Silver, Gold and White.

They are just $49.99 for a limited time, you can order online or call in at 510.252.1111.

Flat Black

Hyper Black

Hyper Silver

Gold

White

Troy’s Audi S4 on Full Royal Silver Grids

Owner: Troy
Car: 2000 Audi S4
Wheels: 18×9.5 Rota Grid - Full Royal Silver (5×112/e38/73)
Tires: 225/40/18
Suspension: H&R Coilovers

Check out Troy’s Audi S4 rocking the Grids in Full Royal Silver. Looking to get this set up for your Audi/VW? We just restocked the 5×112 Grids. Flat Black and Full Royal Silver in stock and ready to ship. :)


Throwback Thursday - The Dude’s STI on 17×9 Hyper Black DPT’s

Owner: The Dude
Car: 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Wheels: 17×9 Rota DPT - Hyper Black (5×100/114.3/e35/73)
Tires: 235/45/17
Suspension: BC Coilovers

It’s been almost a year since the Dude’s STI was sold and we have to admit that we miss seeing it at the shop.

Austin’s Yellow 370z on 19×9.5/10.5 Grids in Flat Black

Owner: Austin
Car: Nissan 370Z Sport 6MT
Wheels: 19×9.5/10.5 Rota Grid - Flat Black (5×114.3/e15F/e15R/73)
Tires: Michelin Pilot Super Sports(Front 245/40/19; Rear 275/35/19)
Suspension: BC Racing Br Coilovers

Austin’s car is looking fresh! The wider wheels and meatier tires compliment the wide fenders of the z34. The black and yellow color combo looks great and will definitely make Wiz Khalifa proud. :p

ON CLEARANCE - 19×9.5/10.5 Rota Grid in Flat Black

The Staggered 19″ Grids in Flat Black are currently ON CLEARANCE! Get them at a give away price of $880 shipped.

ONLY ONE SET available at the discounted price. First come, first served. You can either click on the product photo below to order online or you may call us at 510.252.1111. We are open from Mondays to Fridays 10am to 5pm.

19×9.5/10.5 Rota Grid - Flat Black (5×114.3/e15F/e15R/73)

Robert’s Evo X on Sports Bronze Grids

Owner: Robert
Car: 2010 Mitsubishi Evolution X
Wheels: 18×9.5 Rota Grid - Sports Bronze (5×114.3/e20/73)
Tires: 265/35/18
Suspension: Eibach Prokit Springs

Robert sent us some pictures of his EvoX after installing his newly purchased 18×9.5 Grids in Sports Bronze finish. We’re hoping to get better pictures from him soon but these will do for now. Black and Bronze just go well together.